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==Online Resources== | |||
*[http://www.ancestor-search.org/fhs-index.htm Ancestor Search Family History Societies England and Wales]<br> | |||
*[http://www.ancestor-search.org/lhs-index.htm Ancestor Search Local History Societies England and Wales]<br> | |||
*[https://www.cyndislist.com/uk/wls/societies/ Cyndislist Wales Societies]<br> | |||
*[http://www.ffhs.org.uk/members2/wales.php Federation of Family History Societies Member Societies Wales]<br> | |||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/Wales.html Genuki Wales Societies]<br> | |||
*[http://www.local-history.co.uk/Groups/wales.html Local History Societies Wales] | |||
==History== | |||
Welsh societies and organisations may have valuable genealogical information. They may cover a region, a county, or a portion of a county within the country. Most publish helpful journals, transcripts, and compiled genealogies. They may have ongoing projects such as creating indexes or transcribing records. Some publish queries about Welsh ancestors or maintain lists of members’ research interests. | Welsh societies and organisations may have valuable genealogical information. They may cover a region, a county, or a portion of a county within the country. Most publish helpful journals, transcripts, and compiled genealogies. They may have ongoing projects such as creating indexes or transcribing records. Some publish queries about Welsh ancestors or maintain lists of members’ research interests. | ||
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See [[Wales Periodicals]] for more information about the journals and newsletters published by Welsh societies. | See [[Wales Periodicals]] for more information about the journals and newsletters published by Welsh societies. | ||
== Family History Societies == | |||
Membership in family history societies is open to anyone. As a member you can receive the society’s journal and have access to the indexes it produces. In addition, most societies regularly produce a "directory of member interests." This useful tool can put you in touch with other people interested in tracing the same lines. Some members may be willing to do limited research for other members, particularly those who do not have access to records. Some Welsh societies will publish letters of inquiry in their journals, but they may expect the writer to join or pay a small fee. | Membership in family history societies is open to anyone. As a member you can receive the society’s journal and have access to the indexes it produces. In addition, most societies regularly produce a "directory of member interests." This useful tool can put you in touch with other people interested in tracing the same lines. Some members may be willing to do limited research for other members, particularly those who do not have access to records. Some Welsh societies will publish letters of inquiry in their journals, but they may expect the writer to join or pay a small fee. | ||
To join a society, write to the secretary of that society for an application. Return the application with the amount required to join. Most societies have reasonable membership fees. You can normally find the membership fees and the society’s address in the journal it produces. Many societies have | To join a society, write to the secretary of that society for an application. Return the application with the amount required to join. Most societies have reasonable membership fees. You can normally find the membership fees and the society’s address in the journal it produces. Many societies have Websites which include information about becoming a member. You may locate Websites for societies through [https://www.google.com/ Google] or the links below. | ||
=== Association of Family History Societies of Wales === | === Association of Family History Societies of Wales === | ||
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The Welsh family history societies formed the Association of Family History Societies of Wales in 1981. The function of this association is to encourage the study of Welsh family history and to publish helpful works for the Welsh genealogist. The association works with the Federation of Family History Societies mentioned below, in promoting genealogy and family history worldwide. | The Welsh family history societies formed the Association of Family History Societies of Wales in 1981. The function of this association is to encourage the study of Welsh family history and to publish helpful works for the Welsh genealogist. The association works with the Federation of Family History Societies mentioned below, in promoting genealogy and family history worldwide. | ||
The Welsh Family History Societies are: | |||
*[http://www.dyfedfhs.org.uk/ Dyfed Family History Society] | *[http://www.dyfedfhs.org.uk/ Dyfed Family History Society] | ||
*[http://www.cgnfhs.org.uk/ Cardiganshire Family History Society] | *[http://www.cgnfhs.org.uk/ Cardiganshire Family History Society] | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/ Clwyd Family History Society] | ||
*[http://www. | *[https://www.glamfhs.org.uk/ Glamorgan Family History Society] | ||
*[https://gwentfhs.org.uk Gwent Family History Society] | |||
*[http://www.gwyneddfhs.org/ Gwynedd Family History Society] | |||
*[http://www.powysfhs.org.uk Powys Family History Society] | |||
*[http://www.ystradgynlaisfhs.co.uk/ Ystradgynlais Family History Society] | |||
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The | The Family History Federation serves as the coordinating body for the local family history societies. It supports and encourages genealogy and family history among its member societies. The Federation helps keep individuals and societies informed of what others are doing. For information about this organization, visit their [https://www.familyhistoryfederation.com/ website]. | ||
=== Local History Societies === | |||
There are many organized groups that study and publish journals and books on local history. Here are the links to the historical societies of the 13 counties of Wales: | |||
[[Anglesey Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Breconshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Caernarfonshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Cardiganshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Carmarthenshire Societies|Carmarthenshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Denbighshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Flintshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Glamorgan Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Merionethshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Monmouthshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Montgomeryshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Pembrokeshire Societies]]<br> | |||
[[Radnorshire Societies]] | |||
The British Association for Local History is a coordinating organization for many local history groups. You may write for information about this association to: | |||
*'''British Association for Local History'''<br>Shopwyke Hall<br>Chichester, Sussex PO20 6BQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.balh.org.uk/ British Association for Local History] | |||
*'''British Association for Local History'''<br>Shopwyke Hall<br>Chichester, Sussex PO20 6BQ<br> | |||
The following periodical contains scholarly articles on local history, book reviews, and notes: | The following periodical contains scholarly articles on local history, book reviews, and notes: | ||
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Some organizations gather information about all individuals with a particular surname. If you are interested in such an organization, contact: | Some organizations gather information about all individuals with a particular surname. If you are interested in such an organization, contact: | ||
*'''Guild of One-Name Studies'''<br>Box G<br>14 Charterhouse Buildings<br>Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA<br> | *'''Guild of One-Name Studies'''<br>Box G<br>14 Charterhouse Buildings<br>Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA UK<br>Website: [http://www.one-name.org/ Guild of One-Name Studies] | ||
A published list of one-name studies is: | A published list of one-name studies is: | ||
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=== Other Societies === | === Other Societies === | ||
*[http://www.capeli.org.uk/ Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society] | |||
*[http://www.capeli.org.uk/ | *[http://www.naaswch.org/ North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History] This association is dedicated to advancing Welsh studies. They hold a biennial conference in North America. | ||
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=== Locating Records at the Family History Library === | === Locating Records at the Family History Library === | ||
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<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 61-63.</ref> | <ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 61-63.</ref> | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- Ancestor Search Family History Societies England and Wales
- Ancestor Search Local History Societies England and Wales
- Cyndislist Wales Societies
- Federation of Family History Societies Member Societies Wales
- Genuki Wales Societies
- Local History Societies Wales
History[edit | edit source]
Welsh societies and organisations may have valuable genealogical information. They may cover a region, a county, or a portion of a county within the country. Most publish helpful journals, transcripts, and compiled genealogies. They may have ongoing projects such as creating indexes or transcribing records. Some publish queries about Welsh ancestors or maintain lists of members’ research interests.
You may want to join one of these societies and support its efforts. This section discusses only Welsh and some English societies, but do not overlook societies in the country your ancestors may have emigrated to.
See Wales Periodicals for more information about the journals and newsletters published by Welsh societies.
Family History Societies[edit | edit source]
Membership in family history societies is open to anyone. As a member you can receive the society’s journal and have access to the indexes it produces. In addition, most societies regularly produce a "directory of member interests." This useful tool can put you in touch with other people interested in tracing the same lines. Some members may be willing to do limited research for other members, particularly those who do not have access to records. Some Welsh societies will publish letters of inquiry in their journals, but they may expect the writer to join or pay a small fee.
To join a society, write to the secretary of that society for an application. Return the application with the amount required to join. Most societies have reasonable membership fees. You can normally find the membership fees and the society’s address in the journal it produces. Many societies have Websites which include information about becoming a member. You may locate Websites for societies through Google or the links below.
Association of Family History Societies of Wales[edit | edit source]
The Welsh family history societies formed the Association of Family History Societies of Wales in 1981. The function of this association is to encourage the study of Welsh family history and to publish helpful works for the Welsh genealogist. The association works with the Federation of Family History Societies mentioned below, in promoting genealogy and family history worldwide.
The Welsh Family History Societies are:
- Dyfed Family History Society
- Cardiganshire Family History Society
- Clwyd Family History Society
- Glamorgan Family History Society
- Gwent Family History Society
- Gwynedd Family History Society
- Powys Family History Society
- Ystradgynlais Family History Society
The Family History Federation serves as the coordinating body for the local family history societies. It supports and encourages genealogy and family history among its member societies. The Federation helps keep individuals and societies informed of what others are doing. For information about this organization, visit their website.
Local History Societies[edit | edit source]
There are many organized groups that study and publish journals and books on local history. Here are the links to the historical societies of the 13 counties of Wales:
Anglesey Societies
Breconshire Societies
Caernarfonshire Societies
Cardiganshire Societies
Carmarthenshire Societies
Denbighshire Societies
Flintshire Societies
Glamorgan Societies
Merionethshire Societies
Monmouthshire Societies
Montgomeryshire Societies
Pembrokeshire Societies
Radnorshire Societies
The British Association for Local History is a coordinating organization for many local history groups. You may write for information about this association to:
- British Association for Local History
Shopwyke Hall
Chichester, Sussex PO20 6BQ UK
Website: British Association for Local History
The following periodical contains scholarly articles on local history, book reviews, and notes:
- The Local Historian. London, England: National Council for Social Service, 1952–68. (Family History Library Book 942 B2ah; films 0973337–8.) This periodical was formerly called the Amateur Historian.
Addresses for local history societies in Wales are found in the following:
- Henderson, S. P. A., and A .J. W. Henderson,eds.Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent, England: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library book 942 E4hd.)
- Pinhorn, Malcolm, ed. Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List. Isle of Wight, England: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library book 942 C4h; computer number 0370075.)
One-Name Groups[edit | edit source]
Some organizations gather information about all individuals with a particular surname. If you are interested in such an organization, contact:
- Guild of One-Name Studies
Box G
14 Charterhouse Buildings
Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA UK
Website: Guild of One-Name Studies
A published list of one-name studies is:
- Register of One-Name Studies1997. 13th ed. London, England: Guild ofOne-Name Studies, 1997. (Family History Library book 942 D24re 1997.)
Other Societies[edit | edit source]
- Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society
- North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History This association is dedicated to advancing Welsh studies. They hold a biennial conference in North America.
Locating Records at the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
Society publications are referenced in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under the society name. They are also listed in the Place Search under:
- WALES - SOCIETIES
- WALES, [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES
- WALES - GENEALOGY
- WALES, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY
Copies of some records gathered by societies are listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under the record type. For example, cemetery transcripts done by a local family history society are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CEMETERIES